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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.82, 561 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.82, 561 and 157.46 is: 236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.82 : 561 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.82/561 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.82x = 561 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.82x = 88,335.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,335.06/373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.30

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