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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.08, 560.64 and 157.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.08, 560.64 and 157.72 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.08 : 560.64 = 157.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.08/560.64 = 157.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.08x = 560.64 × 157.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.08x = 88,424.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,424.14/374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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