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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.50, 564.77 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.50, 564.77 and 181.59 is: 272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.50 : 564.77 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.50/564.77 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.50x = 564.77 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.50x = 102,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,558.10/376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.40

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