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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.75, 566.58 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.75, 566.58 and 117.69 is: 176.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.75 : 566.58 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.75/566.58 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.75x = 566.58 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.75x = 66,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,682.70/377.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.52

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