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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.67, 557.55 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.67, 557.55 and 179.25 is: 268.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.67 : 557.55 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.67/557.55 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.67x = 557.55 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.67x = 99,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,940.84/371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.90

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