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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.77, 561.74 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.77, 561.74 and 179.49 is: 269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.77 : 561.74 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.77/561.74 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.77x = 561.74 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.77x = 100,827.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,827.92/374.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.04

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