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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.42, 561.51 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.42, 561.51 and 179.28 is: 268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.42 : 561.51 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.42/561.51 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.42x = 561.51 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.42x = 100,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,667.51/374.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.86

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