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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.62, 560.46 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.62, 560.46 and 157.20 is: 235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.62 : 560.46 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.62/560.46 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.62x = 560.46 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.62x = 88,104.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,104.31/373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.81

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