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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.05, 564.09 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.05, 564.09 and 159.48 is: 239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.05 : 564.09 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.05/564.09 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.05x = 564.09 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.05x = 89,957.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,957.46/376.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.22

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