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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.66, 565.18 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.66, 565.18 and 181.83 is: 272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.66 : 565.18 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.66/565.18 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.66x = 565.18 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.66x = 102,763.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,763.58/376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.83

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