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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.73, 560.59 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.73, 560.59 and 154.47 is: 231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.73 : 560.59 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.73/560.59 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.73x = 560.59 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.73x = 86,593.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,593.56/373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.70

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