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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.29, 561.44 and 181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.29, 561.44 and 181.75 is: 272.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.29 : 561.44 = 181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.29/561.44 = 181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.29x = 561.44 × 181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.29x = 102,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,040.81/374.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.63

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