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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.34, 566.13 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.34, 566.13 and 113.81 is: 170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.34 : 566.13 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.34/566.13 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.34x = 566.13 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.34x = 64,428.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,428.42/377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.74

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