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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.12, 561.10 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.12, 561.10 and 157.58 is: 236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.12 : 561.10 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.12/561.10 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.12x = 561.10 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.12x = 88,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,418.14/374.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.34

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