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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.01, 563.60 and 181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.01, 563.60 and 181.10 is: 271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.01 : 563.60 = 181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.01/563.60 = 181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.01x = 563.60 × 181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.01x = 102,064.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,064.24/376.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.44

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