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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 564.06 and 159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 564.06 and 159.62 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 564.06 = 159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/564.06 = 159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 564.06 × 159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 90,035.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,035.26/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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