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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.91, 565.35 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.91, 565.35 and 116.90 is: 175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.91 : 565.35 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.91/565.35 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.91x = 565.35 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.91x = 66,089.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,089.42/376.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.35

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