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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.26, 561.40 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.26, 561.40 and 181.76 is: 272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.26 : 561.40 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.26/561.40 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.26x = 561.40 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.26x = 102,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,040.06/374.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.64

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