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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.50, 560.34 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.50, 560.34 and 117 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.50 : 560.34 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.50/560.34 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.50x = 560.34 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.50x = 65,559.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,559.78/373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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