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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.61, 560.39 and 117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.61, 560.39 and 117.11 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.61 : 560.39 = 117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.61/560.39 = 117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.61x = 560.39 × 117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.61x = 65,623.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,623.89/373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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