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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.54, 566.37 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.54, 566.37 and 117.48 is: 176.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.54 : 566.37 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.54/566.37 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.54x = 566.37 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.54x = 66,534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,534.16/377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.23

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