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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.39, 561.63 and 157.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.39, 561.63 and 157.91 is: 236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.39 : 561.63 = 157.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.39/561.63 = 157.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.39x = 561.63 × 157.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.39x = 88,686.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,686.20/374.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.89

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