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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 567.96 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 567.96 and 184.17 is: 275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 567.96 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/567.96 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 567.96 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 104,601.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,601.19/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.93

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