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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.02, 561.12 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.02, 561.12 and 157.48 is: 236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.02 : 561.12 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.02/561.12 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.02x = 561.12 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.02x = 88,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,365.18/374.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.26

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