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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.10, 560.97 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.10, 560.97 and 181.50 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.10 : 560.97 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.10/560.97 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.10x = 560.97 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.10x = 101,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,816.06/374.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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