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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.29, 559.95 and 113.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.29, 559.95 and 113.29 is: 169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.29 : 559.95 = 113.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.29/559.95 = 113.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.29x = 559.95 × 113.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.29x = 63,438.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,438.85/373.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.95

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