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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.53, 566.16 and 182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.53, 566.16 and 182.53 is: 273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.53 : 566.16 = 182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.53/566.16 = 182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.53x = 566.16 × 182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.53x = 103,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,341.18/377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.73

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