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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.70, 560.70 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.70, 560.70 and 168.37 is: 252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.70 : 560.70 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.70/560.70 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.70x = 560.70 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.70x = 94,405.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,405.06/373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.62

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