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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.52, 560.16 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.52, 560.16 and 113.44 is: 170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.52 : 560.16 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.52/560.16 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.52x = 560.16 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.52x = 63,543.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,543.43/373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.12

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