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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.64, 560.30 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.64, 560.30 and 168.21 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.64 : 560.30 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.64/560.30 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.64x = 560.30 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.64x = 94,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,247.22/373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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