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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.18, 562.41 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.18, 562.41 and 118.50 is: 177.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.18 : 562.41 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.18/562.41 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.18x = 562.41 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.18x = 66,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,645.59/375.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.64

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