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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.77, 562.12 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.77, 562.12 and 118.25 is: 177.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.77 : 562.12 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.77/562.12 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.77x = 562.12 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.77x = 66,470.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,470.10/374.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.36

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