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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.60, 560.20 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.60, 560.20 and 157.20 is: 235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.60 : 560.20 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.60/560.20 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.60x = 560.20 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.60x = 88,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,063.44/373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.72

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