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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.82, 560.80 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.82, 560.80 and 113.83 is: 170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.82 : 560.80 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.82/560.80 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.82x = 560.80 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.82x = 63,835.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,835.86/373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.77

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