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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.05, 561.01 and 157.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.05, 561.01 and 157.78 is: 236.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.05 : 561.01 = 157.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.05/561.01 = 157.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.05x = 561.01 × 157.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.05x = 88,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,516.16/374.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.64

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