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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.79, 560.56 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.79, 560.56 and 157.32 is: 235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.79 : 560.56 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.79/560.56 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.79x = 560.56 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.79x = 88,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,187.30/373.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.93

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