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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.74, 560.58 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.74, 560.58 and 113.74 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.74 : 560.58 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.74/560.58 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.74x = 560.58 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.74x = 63,760.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,760.37/373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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