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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.82, 560.66 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.82, 560.66 and 113.80 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.82 : 560.66 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.82/560.66 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.82x = 560.66 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.82x = 63,803.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,803.11/373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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