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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.61, 564.38 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.61, 564.38 and 181.55 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.61 : 564.38 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.61/564.38 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.61x = 564.38 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.61x = 102,462.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,462.28/376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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