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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.77, 560.57 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.77, 560.57 and 113.81 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.77 : 560.57 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.77/560.57 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.77x = 560.57 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.77x = 63,795.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,795.10/373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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