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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.42, 560.16 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.42, 560.16 and 157.06 is: 235.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.42 : 560.16 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.42/560.16 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.42x = 560.16 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.42x = 87,978.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,978.73/373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.60

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