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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.83, 568.09 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.83, 568.09 and 118.75 is: 178.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.83 : 568.09 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.83/568.09 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.83x = 568.09 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.83x = 67,457.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,457.25/378.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.07

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