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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.35, 560.09 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.35, 560.09 and 165.18 is: 247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.35 : 560.09 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.35/560.09 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.35x = 560.09 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.35x = 92,515.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,515.67/373.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.80

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