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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.78, 560.17 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.78, 560.17 and 168.31 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.78 : 560.17 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.78/560.17 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.78x = 560.17 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.78x = 94,282.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,282.21/373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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