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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.31, 563.66 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.31, 563.66 and 181.02 is: 271.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.31 : 563.66 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.31/563.66 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.31x = 563.66 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.31x = 102,032.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,032.83/376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.14

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