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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.47, 560.59 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.47, 560.59 and 168.11 is: 252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.47 : 560.59 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.47/560.59 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.47x = 560.59 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.47x = 94,237.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,237.14/373.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.33

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