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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.36, 560.18 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.36, 560.18 and 157 is: 235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.36 : 560.18 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.36/560.18 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.36x = 560.18 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.36x = 87,948.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,948.26/373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.56

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