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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.46, 561.90 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.46, 561.90 and 158.20 is: 237.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.46 : 561.90 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.46/561.90 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.46x = 561.90 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.46x = 88,892.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,892.58/374.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.39

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