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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.96, 560.40 and 157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.96, 560.40 and 157.69 is: 236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.96 : 560.40 = 157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.96/560.40 = 157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.96x = 560.40 × 157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.96x = 88,369.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,369.48/373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.31

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