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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.13, 565.79 and 120.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.13, 565.79 and 120.63 is: 180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.13 : 565.79 = 120.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.13/565.79 = 120.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.13x = 565.79 × 120.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.13x = 68,251.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,251.25/377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.98

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