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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.73, 563.57 and 119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.73, 563.57 and 119.23 is: 178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.73 : 563.57 = 119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.73/563.57 = 119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.73x = 563.57 × 119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.73x = 67,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,194.75/375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.84

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