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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.67, 561.81 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.67, 561.81 and 158.16 is: 237.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.67 : 561.81 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.67/561.81 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.67x = 561.81 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.67x = 88,855.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,855.87/374.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.16

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