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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.41, 557.80 and 179.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.41, 557.80 and 179.63 is: 269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.41 : 557.80 = 179.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.41/557.80 = 179.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.41x = 557.80 × 179.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.41x = 100,193.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,193.93/372.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.05

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