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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.11, 562.40 and 179.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.11, 562.40 and 179.87 is: 269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.11 : 562.40 = 179.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.11/562.40 = 179.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.11x = 562.40 × 179.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.11x = 101,159.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,159.39/375.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.68

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