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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 561.12 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.04, 561.12 and 157.62 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.04 : 561.12 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.04/561.12 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.04x = 561.12 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.04x = 88,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,443.73/374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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