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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.30, 560.08 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.30, 560.08 and 113.32 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.30 : 560.08 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.30/560.08 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.30x = 560.08 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.30x = 63,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,468.27/373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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