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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.07, 560.49 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.07, 560.49 and 168.33 is: 252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.07 : 560.49 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.07/560.49 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.07x = 560.49 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.07x = 94,347.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,347.28/374.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.22

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