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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.53, 560.07 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.53, 560.07 and 168.15 is: 252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.53 : 560.07 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.53/560.07 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.53x = 560.07 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.53x = 94,175.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,175.77/373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.12

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