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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.71, 557.92 and 179.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.71, 557.92 and 179.47 is: 269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.71 : 557.92 = 179.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.71/557.92 = 179.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.71x = 557.92 × 179.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.71x = 100,127.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,127.11/371.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.37

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