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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.94, 566.54 and 179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.94, 566.54 and 179.93 is: 269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.94 : 566.54 = 179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.94/566.54 = 179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.94x = 566.54 × 179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.94x = 101,938.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,938.06/377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.72

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