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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.13, 561.51 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.13, 561.51 and 157.86 is: 236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.13 : 561.51 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.13/561.51 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.13x = 561.51 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.13x = 88,639.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,639.97/374.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.92

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