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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.46, 560.54 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.46, 560.54 and 181.22 is: 272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.46 : 560.54 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.46/560.54 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.46x = 560.54 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.46x = 101,578.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,578.71/373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.00

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