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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 563.48 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 563.48 and 119.16 is: 178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 563.48 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/563.48 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 563.48 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 67,144.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,144.28/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.75

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