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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.39, 560.13 and 157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.39, 560.13 and 157.03 is: 235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.39 : 560.13 = 157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.39/560.13 = 157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.39x = 560.13 × 157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.39x = 87,953.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,953.63/373.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.56

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