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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.41, 559.67 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.41, 559.67 and 168.08 is: 251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.41 : 559.67 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.41/559.67 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.41x = 559.67 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.41x = 94,065.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,065.69/373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.91

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