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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.21, 564.39 and 116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.21, 564.39 and 116.23 is: 174.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.21 : 564.39 = 116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.21/564.39 = 116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.21x = 564.39 × 116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.21x = 65,597.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,597.64/376.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.37

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