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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.46, 564.52 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.46, 564.52 and 181.43 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.46 : 564.52 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.46/564.52 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.46x = 564.52 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.46x = 102,420.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,420.86/376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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