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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.96, 561.08 and 113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.96, 561.08 and 113.98 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.96 : 561.08 = 113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.96/561.08 = 113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.96x = 561.08 × 113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.96x = 63,951.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,951.90/373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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