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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.98, 563.99 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.98, 563.99 and 116.16 is: 174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.98 : 563.99 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.98/563.99 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.98x = 563.99 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.98x = 65,513.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,513.37/375.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.25

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