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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.43, 560.20 and 168.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.43, 560.20 and 168.00 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.43 : 560.20 = 168.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.43/560.20 = 168.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.43x = 560.20 × 168.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.43x = 94,110.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,110.80/373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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