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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.21, 564.40 and 159.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.21, 564.40 and 159.79 is: 239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.21 : 564.40 = 159.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.21/564.40 = 159.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.21x = 564.40 × 159.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.21x = 90,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,185.48/376.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.72

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