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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.28, 560.96 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.28, 560.96 and 157.64 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.28 : 560.96 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.28/560.96 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.28x = 560.96 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.28x = 88,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,429.73/374.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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