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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.56, 560.28 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.56, 560.28 and 117 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.56 : 560.28 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.56/560.28 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.56x = 560.28 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.56x = 65,552.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,552.76/373.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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