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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.77, 566.65 and 117.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.77, 566.65 and 117.83 is: 176.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.77 : 566.65 = 117.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.77/566.65 = 117.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.77x = 566.65 × 117.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.77x = 66,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,765.68/377.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.74

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