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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.88, 562.28 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.88, 562.28 and 158.56 is: 237.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.88 : 562.28 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.88/562.28 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.88x = 562.28 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.88x = 89,155.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,155.12/374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.82

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