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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.99, 561.23 and 157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.99, 561.23 and 157.57 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.99 : 561.23 = 157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.99/561.23 = 157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.99x = 561.23 × 157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.99x = 88,432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,432.99/373.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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