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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.46, 559.92 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.46, 559.92 and 157.22 is: 235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.46 : 559.92 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.46/559.92 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.46x = 559.92 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.46x = 88,030.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,030.62/373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.72

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