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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.58, 560.12 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.58, 560.12 and 168.11 is: 252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.58 : 560.12 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.58/560.12 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.58x = 560.12 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.58x = 94,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,158.97/373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.05

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