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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.57, 564.82 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.57, 564.82 and 116.75 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.57 : 564.82 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.57/564.82 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.57x = 564.82 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.57x = 65,940.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,940.68/376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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