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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.12, 563.73 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.12, 563.73 and 181 is: 271.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.12 : 563.73 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.12/563.73 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.12x = 563.73 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.12x = 102,035.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,035.13/376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.28

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