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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.80, 560.73 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.80, 560.73 and 117.30 is: 175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.80 : 560.73 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.80/560.73 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.80x = 560.73 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.80x = 65,773.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,773.63/373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.96

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