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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.76, 562.12 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.76, 562.12 and 158.34 is: 237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.76 : 562.12 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.76/562.12 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.76x = 562.12 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.76x = 89,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,006.08/374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.50

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