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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.93, 565.19 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.93, 565.19 and 116.82 is: 175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.93 : 565.19 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.93/565.19 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.93x = 565.19 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.93x = 66,024.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,024.91/376.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.17

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