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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 564.09 and 116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 564.09 and 116.07 is: 174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 564.09 = 116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/564.09 = 116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 564.09 × 116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 65,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,471.70/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.11

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