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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.91, 562.56 and 182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.91, 562.56 and 182.53 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.91 : 562.56 = 182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.91/562.56 = 182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.91x = 562.56 × 182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.91x = 102,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,684.08/374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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