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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.66, 560.73 and 168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.66, 560.73 and 168.34 is: 252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.66 : 560.73 = 168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.66/560.73 = 168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.66x = 560.73 × 168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.66x = 94,393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,393.29/373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.62

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