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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.80, 561.88 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.80, 561.88 and 158.24 is: 237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.80 : 561.88 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.80/561.88 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.80x = 561.88 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.80x = 88,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,911.89/374.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.22

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