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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 560.79 and 117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 560.79 and 117.42 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 560.79 = 117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/560.79 = 117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 560.79 × 117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 65,847.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,847.96/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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