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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.62, 566.18 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.62, 566.18 and 117.54 is: 176.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.62 : 566.18 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.62/566.18 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.62x = 566.18 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.62x = 66,548.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,548.80/377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.23

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