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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.83, 560.61 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.83, 560.61 and 113.78 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.83 : 560.61 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.83/560.61 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.83x = 560.61 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.83x = 63,783.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,783.40/373.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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