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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.34, 564.48 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.34, 564.48 and 119.84 is: 179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.34 : 564.48 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.34/564.48 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.34x = 564.48 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.34x = 67,644.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,644.46/376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.75

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