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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.58, 561.92 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.58, 561.92 and 158.13 is: 237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.58 : 561.92 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.58/561.92 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.58x = 561.92 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.58x = 88,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,855.62/374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.21

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