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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.57, 561.95 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.57, 561.95 and 118.07 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.57 : 561.95 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.57/561.95 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.57x = 561.95 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.57x = 66,348.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,348.85/374.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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