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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.56, 560.64 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.56, 560.64 and 168.36 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.56 : 560.64 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.56/560.64 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.56x = 560.64 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.56x = 94,389.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,389.35/373.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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