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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.85, 560.97 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.85, 560.97 and 157.42 is: 236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.85 : 560.97 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.85/560.97 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.85x = 560.97 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.85x = 88,306.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,306.49/373.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.21

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