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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.51, 560.28 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.51, 560.28 and 157.24 is: 235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.51 : 560.28 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.51/560.28 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.51x = 560.28 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.51x = 88,099.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,099.72/373.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.87

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