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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.06, 565.65 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.06, 565.65 and 117.03 is: 175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.06 : 565.65 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.06/565.65 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.06x = 565.65 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.06x = 66,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,198.02/377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.56

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