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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.32, 560.25 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.32, 560.25 and 168.12 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.32 : 560.25 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.32/560.25 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.32x = 560.25 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.32x = 94,189.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,189.23/373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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