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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.35, 560.03 and 156.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.35, 560.03 and 156.95 is: 235.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.35 : 560.03 = 156.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.35/560.03 = 156.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.35x = 560.03 × 156.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.35x = 87,896.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,896.71/373.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.43

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