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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.16, 564.39 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.16, 564.39 and 159.77 is: 239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.16 : 564.39 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.16/564.39 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.16x = 564.39 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.16x = 90,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,172.59/376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.72

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