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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.75, 560.42 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.75, 560.42 and 168.52 is: 252.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.75 : 560.42 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.75/560.42 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.75x = 560.42 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.75x = 94,441.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,441.98/373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.69

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