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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.69, 564.78 and 181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.69, 564.78 and 181.75 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.69 : 564.78 = 181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.69/564.78 = 181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.69x = 564.78 × 181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.69x = 102,645.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,645.94/376.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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