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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.33, 565.94 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.33, 565.94 and 117.50 is: 176.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.33 : 565.94 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.33/565.94 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.33x = 565.94 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.33x = 66,495.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,495.41/377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.23

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