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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.58, 561.60 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.58, 561.60 and 179.69 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.58 : 561.60 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.58/561.60 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.58x = 561.60 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.58x = 100,911.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,911.10/374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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