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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.53, 560.55 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.53, 560.55 and 168.33 is: 252.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.53 : 560.55 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.53/560.55 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.53x = 560.55 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.53x = 94,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,357.38/373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.61

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