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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.72, 561.40 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.72, 561.40 and 157.92 is: 236.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.72 : 561.40 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.72/561.40 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.72x = 561.40 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.72x = 88,656.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,656.29/374.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.59

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