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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.52, 559.98 and 181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.52, 559.98 and 181.10 is: 271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.52 : 559.98 = 181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.52/559.98 = 181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.52x = 559.98 × 181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.52x = 101,412.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,412.38/373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.50

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