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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.45, 560.18 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.45, 560.18 and 154.20 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.45 : 560.18 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.45/560.18 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.45x = 560.18 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.45x = 86,378.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,378.05/373.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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