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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.41, 559.98 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.41, 559.98 and 113.34 is: 169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.41 : 559.98 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.41/559.98 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.41x = 559.98 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.41x = 63,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,466.45/373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.96

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