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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.97, 568.56 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.97, 568.56 and 118.96 is: 178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.97 : 568.56 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.97/568.56 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.97x = 568.56 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.97x = 67,636.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,636.16/378.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.47

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