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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.26, 559.80 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.26, 559.80 and 157 is: 235.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.26 : 559.80 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.26/559.80 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.26x = 559.80 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.26x = 87,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,888.60/373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.46

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