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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.27, 561.49 and 157.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.27, 561.49 and 157.85 is: 236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.27 : 561.49 = 157.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.27/561.49 = 157.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.27x = 561.49 × 157.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.27x = 88,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,631.68/374.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.81

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