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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.32, 561.42 and 181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.32, 561.42 and 181.72 is: 272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.32 : 561.42 = 181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.32/561.42 = 181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.32x = 561.42 × 181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.32x = 102,021.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,021.24/374.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.55

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