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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.34, 566.04 and 117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.34, 566.04 and 117.38 is: 176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.34 : 566.04 = 117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.34/566.04 = 117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.34x = 566.04 × 117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.34x = 66,438.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,438.95/377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.07

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