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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.23, 561.36 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.23, 561.36 and 157.82 is: 236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.23 : 561.36 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.23/561.36 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.23x = 561.36 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.23x = 88,593.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,593.84/374.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.74

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