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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.25, 559.48 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.25, 559.48 and 154.02 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.25 : 559.48 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.25/559.48 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.25x = 559.48 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.25x = 86,170.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,170.72/373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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