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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.67, 560.20 and 157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.67, 560.20 and 157.40 is: 235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.67 : 560.20 = 157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.67/560.20 = 157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.67x = 560.20 × 157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.67x = 88,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,175.48/373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.97

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