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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.57, 566.41 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.57, 566.41 and 117.60 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.57 : 566.41 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.57/566.41 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.57x = 566.41 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.57x = 66,609.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,609.82/377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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