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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 560.72 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 560.72 and 154.53 is: 231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 560.72 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/560.72 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 560.72 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 86,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,650.02/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.74

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