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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.71, 559.89 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.71, 559.89 and 156.90 is: 235.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.71 : 559.89 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.71/559.89 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.71x = 559.89 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.71x = 87,846.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,846.74/373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.07

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