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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.41, 561.62 and 158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.41, 561.62 and 158.14 is: 237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.41 : 561.62 = 158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.41/561.62 = 158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.41x = 561.62 × 158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.41x = 88,814.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,814.59/374.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.21

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