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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.99, 566.93 and 118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.99, 566.93 and 118.17 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.99 : 566.93 = 118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.99/566.93 = 118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.99x = 566.93 × 118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.99x = 66,993.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,993.53/377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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