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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.94, 566.82 and 117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.94, 566.82 and 117.90 is: 176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.94 : 566.82 = 117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.94/566.82 = 117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.94x = 566.82 × 117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.94x = 66,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,828.08/377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.82

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