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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.45, 557.37 and 179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.45, 557.37 and 179.07 is: 268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.45 : 557.37 = 179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.45/557.37 = 179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.45x = 557.37 × 179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.45x = 99,808.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,808.25/371.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.70

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