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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.55, 560.10 and 153.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.55, 560.10 and 153.91 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.55 : 560.10 = 153.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.55/560.10 = 153.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.55x = 560.10 × 153.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.55x = 86,206.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,206.27/373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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