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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.44, 560.24 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.44, 560.24 and 116.96 is: 175.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.44 : 560.24 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.44/560.24 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.44x = 560.24 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.44x = 65,525.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,525.67/373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.47

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