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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.84, 557.90 and 179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.84, 557.90 and 179.33 is: 269.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.84 : 557.90 = 179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.84/557.90 = 179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.84x = 557.90 × 179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.84x = 100,048.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,048.21/371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.06

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