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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 561.00 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 561.00 and 113.96 is: 170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 561.00 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/561.00 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 561.00 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 63,929.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,929.91/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.94

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