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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.18, 565.71 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.18, 565.71 and 154.82 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.18 : 565.71 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.18/565.71 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.18x = 565.71 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.18x = 87,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,583.22/377.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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