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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.23, 560.21 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.23, 560.21 and 168.03 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.23 : 560.21 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.23/560.21 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.23x = 560.21 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.23x = 94,131.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,131.25/373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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