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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.45, 560.37 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.45, 560.37 and 168.10 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.45 : 560.37 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.45/560.37 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.45x = 560.37 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.45x = 94,198.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,198.20/373.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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