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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.46, 561.12 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.46, 561.12 and 158.22 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.46 : 561.12 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.46/561.12 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.46x = 561.12 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.46x = 88,780.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,780.41/374.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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