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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.09, 564.34 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.09, 564.34 and 159.82 is: 239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.09 : 564.34 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.09/564.34 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.09x = 564.34 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.09x = 90,192.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,192.82/376.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.82

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