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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.63, 561.95 and 158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.63, 561.95 and 158.21 is: 237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 561.95 = 158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/561.95 = 158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 561.95 × 158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 88,902.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,902.51/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.31

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