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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.05, 562.12 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.05, 562.12 and 177.32 is: 265.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.05 : 562.12 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.05/562.12 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.05x = 562.12 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.05x = 99,676.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,676.08/375.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.77

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