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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.50, 561.86 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.50, 561.86 and 158.10 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.50 : 561.86 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.50/561.86 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.50x = 561.86 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.50x = 88,830.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,830.07/374.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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