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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.86, 560.82 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.86, 560.82 and 113.86 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.86 : 560.82 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.86/560.82 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.86x = 560.82 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.86x = 63,853.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,853.47/373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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