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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.66, 560.71 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.66, 560.71 and 168.39 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.66 : 560.71 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.66/560.71 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.66x = 560.71 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.66x = 94,417.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,417.96/373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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