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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.89, 560.87 and 157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.89, 560.87 and 157.53 is: 236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.89 : 560.87 = 157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.89/560.87 = 157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.89x = 560.87 × 157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.89x = 88,353.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,353.85/373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.31

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