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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.53, 561.78 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.53, 561.78 and 157.95 is: 236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.53 : 561.78 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.53/561.78 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.53x = 561.78 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.53x = 88,733.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,733.15/374.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.92

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