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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.32, 561.51 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.32, 561.51 and 179.36 is: 269.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.32 : 561.51 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.32/561.51 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.32x = 561.51 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.32x = 100,714.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,714.39/374.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.06

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