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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.12, 563.92 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.12, 563.92 and 159.52 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.12 : 563.92 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.12/563.92 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.12x = 563.92 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.12x = 89,956.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,956.52/376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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