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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.99, 561 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.99, 561 and 179.08 is: 268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.99 : 561 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.99/561 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.99x = 561 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.99x = 100,463.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,463.88/373.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.63

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