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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.62, 561.96 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.62, 561.96 and 158.20 is: 237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.62 : 561.96 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.62/561.96 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.62x = 561.96 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.62x = 88,902.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,902.07/374.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.31

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