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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.21, 565.95 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.21, 565.95 and 117.27 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.21 : 565.95 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.21/565.95 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.21x = 565.95 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.21x = 66,371.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,371.03/377.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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