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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.63, 560.49 and 157.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.63, 560.49 and 157.21 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.63 : 560.49 = 157.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.63/560.49 = 157.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.63x = 560.49 × 157.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.63x = 88,114.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,114.63/373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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