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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.30, 561.38 and 158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.30, 561.38 and 158.03 is: 237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.30 : 561.38 = 158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.30/561.38 = 158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.30x = 561.38 × 158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.30x = 88,714.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,714.88/374.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.02

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