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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 560.56 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 560.56 and 181.28 is: 271.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 560.56 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/560.56 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 560.56 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 101,618.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,618.32/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.94

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