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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.43, 559.82 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.43, 559.82 and 157.16 is: 235.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.43 : 559.82 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.43/559.82 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.43x = 559.82 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.43x = 87,977.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,977.73/373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.60

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