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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.60, 560.64 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.60, 560.64 and 181.28 is: 272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.60 : 560.64 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.60/560.64 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.60x = 560.64 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.60x = 101,632.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,632.82/373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.04

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