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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.34, 561.71 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.34, 561.71 and 158.07 is: 237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.34 : 561.71 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.34/561.71 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.34x = 561.71 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.34x = 88,789.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,789.89/374.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.19

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