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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.06, 566.98 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.06, 566.98 and 118.01 is: 176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.06 : 566.98 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.06/566.98 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.06x = 566.98 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.06x = 66,909.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,909.31/378.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.98

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