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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.16, 560.96 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.16, 560.96 and 157.60 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.16 : 560.96 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.16/560.96 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.16x = 560.96 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.16x = 88,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,407.30/374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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