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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.10, 561.29 and 157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.10, 561.29 and 157.83 is: 236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.10 : 561.29 = 157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.10/561.29 = 157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.10x = 561.29 × 157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.10x = 88,587.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,587.61/374.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.80

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