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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.78, 562.20 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.78, 562.20 and 118.28 is: 177.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.78 : 562.20 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.78/562.20 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.78x = 562.20 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.78x = 66,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,497.02/374.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.43

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