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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.50, 560.36 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.50, 560.36 and 157.10 is: 235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.50 : 560.36 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.50/560.36 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.50x = 560.36 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.50x = 88,030.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,030.15/373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.69

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