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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.91, 560.85 and 168.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.91, 560.85 and 168.47 is: 252.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.91 : 560.85 = 168.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.91/560.85 = 168.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.91x = 560.85 × 168.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.91x = 94,483.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,483.60/373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.69

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