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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.78, 560.70 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.78, 560.70 and 113.79 is: 170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.78 : 560.70 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.78/560.70 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.78x = 560.70 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.78x = 63,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,802.05/373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.69

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