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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.07, 564.17 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.07, 564.17 and 159.63 is: 239.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.07 : 564.17 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.07/564.17 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.07x = 564.17 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.07x = 90,057.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,057.66/376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.47

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