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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.61, 559.85 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.61, 559.85 and 157.07 is: 235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.61 : 559.85 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.61/559.85 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.61x = 559.85 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.61x = 87,934.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,934.85/373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.37

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