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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.29, 561.47 and 157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.29, 561.47 and 157.75 is: 236.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.29 : 561.47 = 157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.29/561.47 = 157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.29x = 561.47 × 157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.29x = 88,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,571.89/374.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.64

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