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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 560.72 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 560.72 and 113.84 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 560.72 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/560.72 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 560.72 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 63,831.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,831.95/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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