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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.18, 565.10 and 181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.18, 565.10 and 181.91 is: 272.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.18 : 565.10 = 181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.18/565.10 = 181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.18x = 565.10 × 181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.18x = 102,794.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,794.97/377.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.54

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