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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.55, 560.03 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.55, 560.03 and 168.03 is: 251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.55 : 560.03 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.55/560.03 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.55x = 560.03 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.55x = 94,101.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,101.00/373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.91

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