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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.94, 560.77 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.94, 560.77 and 168.37 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.94 : 560.77 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.94/560.77 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.94x = 560.77 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.94x = 94,416.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,416.84/373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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