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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.07, 561.15 and 157.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.07, 561.15 and 157.59 is: 236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.07 : 561.15 = 157.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.07/561.15 = 157.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.07x = 561.15 × 157.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.07x = 88,431.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,431.63/374.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.40

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