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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.63, 561.94 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.63, 561.94 and 118.13 is: 177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 561.94 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/561.94 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 561.94 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 66,378.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,378.87/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.19

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