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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 561.33 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 561.33 and 168.78 is: 253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 561.33 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/561.33 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 561.33 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 94,741.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,741.28/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.33

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