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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.13, 559.72 and 116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.13, 559.72 and 116.63 is: 174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.13 : 559.72 = 116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.13/559.72 = 116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.13x = 559.72 × 116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.13x = 65,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,280.14/373.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.95

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