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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.63, 560.63 and 165.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.63, 560.63 and 165.37 is: 248.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.63 : 560.63 = 165.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.63/560.63 = 165.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.63x = 560.63 × 165.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.63x = 92,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,711.38/373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.14

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