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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.74, 566.57 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.74, 566.57 and 182.58 is: 273.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.74 : 566.57 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.74/566.57 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.74x = 566.57 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.74x = 103,443.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,443.44/377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.85

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