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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.18, 568.64 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.18, 568.64 and 119.18 is: 178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.18 : 568.64 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.18/568.64 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.18x = 568.64 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.18x = 67,770.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,770.52/379.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.73

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