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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 560.40 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 560.40 and 113.67 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 560.40 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/560.40 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 560.40 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 63,700.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,700.67/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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