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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.47, 560.11 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.47, 560.11 and 116.97 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.47 : 560.11 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.47/560.11 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.47x = 560.11 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.47x = 65,516.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,516.07/373.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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