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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.26, 563.02 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.26, 563.02 and 118.76 is: 178.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.26 : 563.02 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.26/563.02 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.26x = 563.02 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.26x = 66,864.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,864.26/375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.18

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