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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.12, 563.86 and 159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.12, 563.86 and 159.45 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.12 : 563.86 = 159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.12/563.86 = 159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.12x = 563.86 × 159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.12x = 89,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,907.48/376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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