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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.92, 562.39 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.92, 562.39 and 158.36 is: 237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.92 : 562.39 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.92/562.39 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.92x = 562.39 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.92x = 89,056.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,056.87/374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.54

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