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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.38, 561.53 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.38, 561.53 and 179.44 is: 269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.38 : 561.53 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.38/561.53 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.38x = 561.53 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.38x = 100,759.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,759.99/374.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.14

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