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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.17, 564.17 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.17, 564.17 and 183.75 is: 275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.17 : 564.17 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.17/564.17 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.17x = 564.17 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.17x = 103,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,665.32/376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.58

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