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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.57, 560.12 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.57, 560.12 and 168.03 is: 251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.57 : 560.12 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.57/560.12 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.57x = 560.12 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.57x = 94,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,116.12/373.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.94

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