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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.49, 560.23 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.49, 560.23 and 156.92 is: 235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.49 : 560.23 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.49/560.23 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.49x = 560.23 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.49x = 87,908.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,908.10/373.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.37

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