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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.76, 566.54 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.76, 566.54 and 114.16 is: 171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.76 : 566.54 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.76/566.54 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.76x = 566.54 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.76x = 64,676.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,676.21/377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.21

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