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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.54, 564.93 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.54, 564.93 and 181.60 is: 272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.54 : 564.93 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.54/564.93 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.54x = 564.93 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.54x = 102,591.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,591.29/376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.46

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