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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 563.76 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 563.76 and 159.77 is: 239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 563.76 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/563.76 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 563.76 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 90,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,073.34/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.53

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