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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.72, 560.82 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.72, 560.82 and 154.48 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.72 : 560.82 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.72/560.82 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.72x = 560.82 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.72x = 86,635.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,635.47/373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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