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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.27, 564.20 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.27, 564.20 and 116.20 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.27 : 564.20 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.27/564.20 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.27x = 564.20 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.27x = 65,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,558.57/376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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