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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.84, 566.83 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.84, 566.83 and 117.80 is: 176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.84 : 566.83 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.84/566.83 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.84x = 566.83 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.84x = 66,772.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,772.01/377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.72

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