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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.64, 557.58 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.64, 557.58 and 179.28 is: 268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.64 : 557.58 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.64/557.58 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.64x = 557.58 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.64x = 99,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,962.94/371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.98

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