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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.90, 560.58 and 157.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.90, 560.58 and 157.18 is: 235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.90 : 560.58 = 157.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.90/560.58 = 157.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.90x = 560.58 × 157.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.90x = 88,111.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,111.96/373.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.66

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