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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.61, 566.01 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.61, 566.01 and 182.34 is: 273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.61 : 566.01 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.61/566.01 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.61x = 566.01 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.61x = 103,206.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,206.26/377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.31

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