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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.84, 557.60 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.84, 557.60 and 179.52 is: 269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.84 : 557.60 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.84/557.60 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.84x = 557.60 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.84x = 100,100.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,100.35/371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.20

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