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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.20, 565.73 and 117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.20, 565.73 and 117.13 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.20 : 565.73 = 117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.20/565.73 = 117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.20x = 565.73 × 117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.20x = 66,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,263.37/377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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