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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.26, 562.52 and 158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.26, 562.52 and 158.78 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.26 : 562.52 = 158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.26/562.52 = 158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.26x = 562.52 × 158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.26x = 89,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,316.93/375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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