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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.15, 560.82 and 157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.15, 560.82 and 157.70 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.15 : 560.82 = 157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.15/560.82 = 157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.15x = 560.82 × 157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.15x = 88,441.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,441.31/374.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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