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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.03, 560.23 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.03, 560.23 and 181.25 is: 271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.03 : 560.23 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.03/560.23 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.03x = 560.23 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.03x = 101,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,541.69/374.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.48

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