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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.42, 559.82 and 156.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.42, 559.82 and 156.95 is: 235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.42 : 559.82 = 156.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.42/559.82 = 156.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.42x = 559.82 × 156.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.42x = 87,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,861.34/373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.29

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