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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.80, 560.63 and 157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.80, 560.63 and 157.53 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.80 : 560.63 = 157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.80/560.63 = 157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.80x = 560.63 × 157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.80x = 88,316.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,316.44/373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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