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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.96, 565.46 and 116.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.96, 565.46 and 116.98 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.96 : 565.46 = 116.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.96/565.46 = 116.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.96x = 565.46 × 116.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.96x = 66,147.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,147.51/376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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