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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 564.17 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 564.17 and 159.57 is: 239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 564.17 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/564.17 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 564.17 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 90,023.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,023.81/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.40

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