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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.64, 560.24 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.64, 560.24 and 168.10 is: 252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.64 : 560.24 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.64/560.24 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.64x = 560.24 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.64x = 94,176.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,176.34/373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.05

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