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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.45, 564.60 and 116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.45, 564.60 and 116.42 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.45 : 564.60 = 116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.45/564.60 = 116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.45x = 564.60 × 116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.45x = 65,728.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,728.02/376.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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