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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.26, 564.42 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.26, 564.42 and 119.76 is: 179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.26 : 564.42 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.26/564.42 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.26x = 564.42 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.26x = 67,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,594.94/376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.65

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