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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 564.82 and 181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 564.82 and 181.67 is: 272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 564.82 = 181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/564.82 = 181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 564.82 × 181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 102,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,607.57/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.36

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