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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.42, 560.20 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.42, 560.20 and 113.40 is: 170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.42 : 560.20 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.42/560.20 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.42x = 560.20 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.42x = 63,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,526.68/373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.12

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