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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.06, 559.50 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.06, 559.50 and 153.63 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.06 : 559.50 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.06/559.50 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.06x = 559.50 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.06x = 85,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,955.99/373.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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