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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.73, 560.40 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.73, 560.40 and 168.12 is: 252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.73 : 560.40 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.73/560.40 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.73x = 560.40 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.73x = 94,214.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,214.45/373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.09

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