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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.46, 566.16 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.46, 566.16 and 117.45 is: 176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.46 : 566.16 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.46/566.16 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.46x = 566.16 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.46x = 66,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,495.49/377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.17

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