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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.93, 568.56 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.93, 568.56 and 118.98 is: 178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.93 : 568.56 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.93/568.56 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.93x = 568.56 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.93x = 67,647.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,647.27/378.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.52

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