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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.18, 564.15 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.18, 564.15 and 116.17 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.18 : 564.15 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.18/564.15 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.18x = 564.15 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.18x = 65,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,537.31/376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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