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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.24, 565.80 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.24, 565.80 and 120.68 is: 181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.24 : 565.80 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.24/565.80 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.24x = 565.80 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.24x = 68,280.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,280.74/377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.00

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