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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.45, 561.69 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.45, 561.69 and 182.07 is: 273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.45 : 561.69 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.45/561.69 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.45x = 561.69 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.45x = 102,266.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,266.90/374.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.12

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