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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.98, 562.47 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.98, 562.47 and 158.31 is: 237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.98 : 562.47 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.98/562.47 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.98x = 562.47 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.98x = 89,044.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,044.63/374.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.47

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