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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.55, 564.82 and 116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.55, 564.82 and 116.54 is: 174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.55 : 564.82 = 116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.55/564.82 = 116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.55x = 564.82 × 116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.55x = 65,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,825.92/376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.81

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