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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.34, 561.42 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.34, 561.42 and 179.34 is: 268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.34 : 561.42 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.34/561.42 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.34x = 561.42 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.34x = 100,685.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,685.06/374.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.97

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