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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.41, 559.71 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.41, 559.71 and 157.14 is: 235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.41 : 559.71 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.41/559.71 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.41x = 559.71 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.41x = 87,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,952.83/373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.54

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