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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.54, 559.80 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.54, 559.80 and 168.06 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.54 : 559.80 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.54/559.80 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.54x = 559.80 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.54x = 94,079.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,079.99/373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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