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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.63, 560.45 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.63, 560.45 and 168.09 is: 252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.63 : 560.45 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.63/560.45 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.63x = 560.45 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.63x = 94,206.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,206.04/373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.14

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