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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.62, 564.93 and 116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.62, 564.93 and 116.63 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.62 : 564.93 = 116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.62/564.93 = 116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.62x = 564.93 × 116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.62x = 65,884.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,884.96/376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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