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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.43, 560.13 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.43, 560.13 and 113.43 is: 170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.43 : 560.13 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.43/560.13 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.43x = 560.13 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.43x = 63,535.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,535.55/373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.14

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