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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.61, 564.95 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.61, 564.95 and 116.61 is: 174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.61 : 564.95 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.61/564.95 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.61x = 564.95 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.61x = 65,878.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,878.82/376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.93

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