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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 557.82 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 557.82 and 179.46 is: 269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 557.82 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/557.82 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 557.82 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 100,106.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,106.38/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.19

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