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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.88, 560.82 and 117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.88, 560.82 and 117.38 is: 176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.88 : 560.82 = 117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.88/560.82 = 117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.88x = 560.82 × 117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.88x = 65,826.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,826.25/373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.06

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