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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.22, 559.81 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.22, 559.81 and 113.22 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.22 : 559.81 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.22/559.81 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.22x = 559.81 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.22x = 63,381.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,381.19/373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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