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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.23, 559.85 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.23, 559.85 and 153.95 is: 230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.23 : 559.85 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.23/559.85 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.23x = 559.85 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.23x = 86,188.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,188.91/373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.93

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