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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.09, 565.62 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.09, 565.62 and 117.18 is: 175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.09 : 565.62 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.09/565.62 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.09x = 565.62 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.09x = 66,279.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,279.35/377.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.77

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