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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.39, 561.55 and 117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.39, 561.55 and 117.89 is: 176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.39 : 561.55 = 117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.39/561.55 = 117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.39x = 561.55 × 117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.39x = 66,201.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,201.13/374.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.82

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