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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.56, 560.34 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.56, 560.34 and 181.32 is: 271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.56 : 560.34 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.56/560.34 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.56x = 560.34 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.56x = 101,600.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,600.85/373.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.98

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