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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.55, 561.86 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.55, 561.86 and 182.13 is: 273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.55 : 561.86 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.55/561.86 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.55x = 561.86 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.55x = 102,331.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,331.56/374.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.21

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