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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 566.24 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 566.24 and 120.96 is: 181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 566.24 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/566.24 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 566.24 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 68,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,492.39/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.39

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