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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.95, 562.47 and 158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.95, 562.47 and 158.50 is: 237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.95 : 562.47 = 158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.95/562.47 = 158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.95x = 562.47 × 158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.95x = 89,151.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,151.50/374.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.77

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