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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.48, 560.07 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.48, 560.07 and 154.08 is: 231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.48 : 560.07 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.48/560.07 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.48x = 560.07 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.48x = 86,295.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,295.59/373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.06

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