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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.91, 562.25 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.91, 562.25 and 158.45 is: 237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.91 : 562.25 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.91/562.25 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.91x = 562.25 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.91x = 89,084.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,084.91/374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.62

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