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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.49, 559.89 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.49, 559.89 and 157.08 is: 235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.49 : 559.89 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.49/559.89 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.49x = 559.89 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.49x = 87,947.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,947.52/373.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.48

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