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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.70, 561.79 and 179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.70, 561.79 and 179.60 is: 269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.70 : 561.79 = 179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.70/561.79 = 179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.70x = 561.79 × 179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.70x = 100,897.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,897.48/374.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.28

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