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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.37, 561.80 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.37, 561.80 and 157.95 is: 237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.37 : 561.80 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.37/561.80 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.37x = 561.80 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.37x = 88,735.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,735.52/374.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.03

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