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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.20, 561.15 and 179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.20, 561.15 and 179.17 is: 268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.20 : 561.15 = 179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.20/561.15 = 179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.20x = 561.15 × 179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.20x = 100,540.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,540.35/374.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.68

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