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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.66, 565.86 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.66, 565.86 and 182.54 is: 273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.66 : 565.86 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.66/565.86 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.66x = 565.86 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.66x = 103,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,292.08/377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.51

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