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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.41, 560.07 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.41, 560.07 and 113.40 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.41 : 560.07 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.41/560.07 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.41x = 560.07 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.41x = 63,511.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,511.94/373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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