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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.41, 560.11 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.41, 560.11 and 156.98 is: 235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.41 : 560.11 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.41/560.11 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.41x = 560.11 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.41x = 87,927.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,927.08/373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.47

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