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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.97, 561.02 and 157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.97, 561.02 and 157.53 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.97 : 561.02 = 157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.97/561.02 = 157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.97x = 561.02 × 157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.97x = 88,377.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,377.48/373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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