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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.28, 559.74 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.28, 559.74 and 113.24 is: 169.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.28 : 559.74 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.28/559.74 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.28x = 559.74 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.28x = 63,384.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,384.96/373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.81

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