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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.70, 566.94 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.70, 566.94 and 182.84 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.70 : 566.94 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.70/566.94 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.70x = 566.94 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.70x = 103,659.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,659.31/377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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