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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.92, 557.70 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.92, 557.70 and 179.56 is: 269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.92 : 557.70 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.92/557.70 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.92x = 557.70 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.92x = 100,140.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,140.61/371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.25

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