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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.24, 565.61 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.24, 565.61 and 182.18 is: 273.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.24 : 565.61 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.24/565.61 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.24x = 565.61 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.24x = 103,043.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,043.33/377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.15

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