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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.51, 560.04 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.51, 560.04 and 113.43 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.51 : 560.04 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.51/560.04 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.51x = 560.04 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.51x = 63,526.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,526.15/373.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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