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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.10, 564.08 and 159.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.10, 564.08 and 159.69 is: 239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.10 : 564.08 = 159.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.10/564.08 = 159.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.10x = 564.08 × 159.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.10x = 90,077.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,077.14/376.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.51

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