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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.77, 565.17 and 116.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.77, 565.17 and 116.77 is: 175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.77 : 565.17 = 116.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.77/565.17 = 116.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.77x = 565.17 × 116.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.77x = 65,995.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,995.17/376.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.16

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