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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.34, 564.42 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.34, 564.42 and 181.34 is: 271.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.34 : 564.42 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.34/564.42 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.34x = 564.42 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.34x = 102,351.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,351.92/376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.97

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