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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 560.91 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 560.91 and 168.44 is: 252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 560.91 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/560.91 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 560.91 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 94,476.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,476.88/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.63

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