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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.97, 560.96 and 157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.97, 560.96 and 157.70 is: 236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.97 : 560.96 = 157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.97/560.96 = 157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.97x = 560.96 × 157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.97x = 88,459.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,459.80/373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.55

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