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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.88, 562.37 and 158.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.88, 562.37 and 158.41 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.88 : 562.37 = 158.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.88/562.37 = 158.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.88x = 562.37 × 158.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.88x = 89,085.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,085.03/374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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