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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.61, 565.87 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.61, 565.87 and 182.55 is: 273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.61 : 565.87 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.61/565.87 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.61x = 565.87 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.61x = 103,299.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,299.57/377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.56

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