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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.17, 564.28 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.17, 564.28 and 116.18 is: 174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.17 : 564.28 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.17/564.28 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.17x = 564.28 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.17x = 65,557.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,557.05/376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.28

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