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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.86, 562.29 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.86, 562.29 and 158.30 is: 237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.86 : 562.29 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.86/562.29 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.86x = 562.29 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.86x = 89,010.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,010.51/374.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.45

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