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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.39, 560.05 and 116.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.39, 560.05 and 116.89 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.39 : 560.05 = 116.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.39/560.05 = 116.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.39x = 560.05 × 116.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.39x = 65,464.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,464.24/373.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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