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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 564.74 and 181.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 564.74 and 181.69 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 564.74 = 181.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/564.74 = 181.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 564.74 × 181.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 102,605.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,605.97/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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