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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 564.15 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 564.15 and 119.70 is: 179.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 564.15 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/564.15 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 564.15 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 67,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,528.76/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.53

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