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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.53, 564.52 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.53, 564.52 and 181.56 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.53 : 564.52 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.53/564.52 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.53x = 564.52 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.53x = 102,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,494.25/376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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