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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.20, 559.92 and 156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.20, 559.92 and 156.64 is: 235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.20 : 559.92 = 156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.20/559.92 = 156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.20x = 559.92 × 156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.20x = 87,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,705.87/373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.01

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