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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.16, 559.67 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.16, 559.67 and 113.20 is: 169.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.16 : 559.67 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.16/559.67 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.16x = 559.67 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.16x = 63,354.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,354.64/373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.78

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