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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.65, 561.12 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.65, 561.12 and 179.79 is: 269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.65 : 561.12 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.65/561.12 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.65x = 561.12 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.65x = 100,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,883.76/374.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.27

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