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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.72, 560.66 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.72, 560.66 and 157.28 is: 235.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.72 : 560.66 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.72/560.66 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.72x = 560.66 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.72x = 88,179.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,179.82/373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.95

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