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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.35, 559.94 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.35, 559.94 and 116.85 is: 175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.35 : 559.94 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.35/559.94 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.35x = 559.94 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.35x = 65,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,428.99/373.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.25

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