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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.48, 560.22 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.48, 560.22 and 156.76 is: 235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.48 : 560.22 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.48/560.22 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.48x = 560.22 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.48x = 87,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,820.09/373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.14

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