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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.11, 565.63 and 117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.11, 565.63 and 117.10 is: 175.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.11 : 565.63 = 117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.11/565.63 = 117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.11x = 565.63 × 117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.11x = 66,236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,236.35/377.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.64

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