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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376, 564.30 and 159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376, 564.30 and 159.73 is: 239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 564.30 = 159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/564.30 = 159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 564.30 × 159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 90,135.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,135.64/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.72

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