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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.90, 561.16 and 157.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.90, 561.16 and 157.63 is: 236.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.90 : 561.16 = 157.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.90/561.16 = 157.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.90x = 561.16 × 157.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.90x = 88,455.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,455.65/373.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.58

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