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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.15, 561.23 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.15, 561.23 and 157.88 is: 236.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.15 : 561.23 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.15/561.23 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.15x = 561.23 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.15x = 88,608.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,608.20/374.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.82

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