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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.44, 566.24 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.44, 566.24 and 117.43 is: 176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.44 : 566.24 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.44/566.24 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.44x = 566.24 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.44x = 66,494.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,494.69/377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.17

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