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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.19, 559.81 and 116.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.19, 559.81 and 116.69 is: 175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.19 : 559.81 = 116.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.19/559.81 = 116.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.19x = 559.81 × 116.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.19x = 65,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,322.25/373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.04

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