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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 566.23 and 117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 566.23 and 117.53 is: 176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 566.23 = 117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/566.23 = 117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 566.23 × 117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 66,549.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,549.01/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.28

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