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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.47, 561.72 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.47, 561.72 and 158.02 is: 237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.47 : 561.72 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.47/561.72 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.47x = 561.72 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.47x = 88,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,762.99/374.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.04

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