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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.49, 560.32 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.49, 560.32 and 113.49 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.49 : 560.32 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.49/560.32 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.49x = 560.32 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.49x = 63,587.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,587.35/373.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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