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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.79, 562.05 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.79, 562.05 and 158.25 is: 237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.79 : 562.05 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.79/562.05 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.79x = 562.05 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.79x = 88,944.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,944.41/374.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.32

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