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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.61, 560.26 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.61, 560.26 and 168.12 is: 252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.61 : 560.26 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.61/560.26 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.61x = 560.26 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.61x = 94,190.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,190.07/373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.11

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