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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.03, 561.99 and 179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.03, 561.99 and 179.94 is: 269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.03 : 561.99 = 179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.03/561.99 = 179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.03x = 561.99 × 179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.03x = 101,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,124.48/375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.64

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