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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.60, 561.84 and 158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.60, 561.84 and 158.14 is: 237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.60 : 561.84 = 158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.60/561.84 = 158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.60x = 561.84 × 158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.60x = 88,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,849.38/374.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.18

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