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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.38, 561.40 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.38, 561.40 and 157.80 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.38 : 561.40 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.38/561.40 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.38x = 561.40 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.38x = 88,588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,588.92/374.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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