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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.29, 564.22 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.29, 564.22 and 116.22 is: 174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.29 : 564.22 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.29/564.22 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.29x = 564.22 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.29x = 65,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,570.25/376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.26

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