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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.05, 565.55 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.05, 565.55 and 117.05 is: 175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.05 : 565.55 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.05/565.55 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.05x = 565.55 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.05x = 66,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,195.08/377.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.56

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