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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.43, 564.76 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.43, 564.76 and 181.40 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.43 : 564.76 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.43/564.76 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.43x = 564.76 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.43x = 102,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,447.70/376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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