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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 563.70 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 563.70 and 119.34 is: 178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 563.70 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/563.70 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 563.70 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 67,271.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,271.96/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.99

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