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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.89, 558.20 and 179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.89, 558.20 and 179.65 is: 269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.89 : 558.20 = 179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.89/558.20 = 179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.89x = 558.20 × 179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.89x = 100,280.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,280.63/371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.65

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