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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.12, 559.70 and 113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.12, 559.70 and 113.14 is: 169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.12 : 559.70 = 113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.12/559.70 = 113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.12x = 559.70 × 113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.12x = 63,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,324.46/373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.72

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