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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.74, 560.61 and 157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.74, 560.61 and 157.31 is: 235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.74 : 560.61 = 157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.74/560.61 = 157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.74x = 560.61 × 157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.74x = 88,188.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,188.77/373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.97

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