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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.79, 560.49 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.79, 560.49 and 113.73 is: 170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.79 : 560.49 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.79/560.49 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.79x = 560.49 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.79x = 63,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,744.53/373.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.54

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