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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.60, 560.51 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.60, 560.51 and 168.13 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.60 : 560.51 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.60/560.51 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.60x = 560.51 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.60x = 94,238.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,238.55/373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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