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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.17, 564 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.17, 564 and 181.17 is: 271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.17 : 564 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.17/564 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.17x = 564 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.17x = 102,179.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,179.88/376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.63

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