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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.13, 562.69 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.13, 562.69 and 118.63 is: 177.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.13 : 562.69 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.13/562.69 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.13x = 562.69 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.13x = 66,749.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,749.10/375.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.94

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