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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.93, 560.95 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.93, 560.95 and 168.49 is: 252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.93 : 560.95 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.93/560.95 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.93x = 560.95 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.93x = 94,514.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,514.47/373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.76

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