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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.64, 560.64 and 157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.64, 560.64 and 157.19 is: 235.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.64 : 560.64 = 157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.64/560.64 = 157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.64x = 560.64 × 157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.64x = 88,127.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,127.00/373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.86

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