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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.34, 561.42 and 157.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.34, 561.42 and 157.90 is: 236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.34 : 561.42 = 157.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.34/561.42 = 157.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.34x = 561.42 × 157.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.34x = 88,648.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,648.22/374.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.81

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