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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.42, 564.34 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.42, 564.34 and 181.32 is: 271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.42 : 564.34 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.42/564.34 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.42x = 564.34 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.42x = 102,326.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,326.13/376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.84

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