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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.54, 566.30 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.54, 566.30 and 182.41 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.54 : 566.30 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.54/566.30 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.54x = 566.30 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.54x = 103,297.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,297.82/377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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