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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.15, 559.73 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.15, 559.73 and 113.16 is: 169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.15 : 559.73 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.15/559.73 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.15x = 559.73 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.15x = 63,336.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,336.25/373.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.73

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