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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.37, 560.32 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.37, 560.32 and 181.13 is: 271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.37 : 560.32 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.37/560.32 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.37x = 560.32 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.37x = 101,487.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,487.51/373.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.82

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