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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.51, 564.51 and 181.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.51, 564.51 and 181.39 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.51 : 564.51 = 181.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.51/564.51 = 181.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.51x = 564.51 × 181.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.51x = 102,396.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,396.47/376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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