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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 563.76 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 563.76 and 159.47 is: 239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 563.76 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/563.76 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 563.76 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 89,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,902.10/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.07

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