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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.21, 559.14 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.21, 559.14 and 156.40 is: 234.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.21 : 559.14 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.21/559.14 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.21x = 559.14 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.21x = 87,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,449.50/373.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.32

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