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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.73, 561.75 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.73, 561.75 and 158.19 is: 237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.73 : 561.75 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.73/561.75 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.73x = 561.75 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.73x = 88,863.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,863.23/374.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.14

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