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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.22, 564.65 and 159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.22, 564.65 and 159.95 is: 240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.22 : 564.65 = 159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.22/564.65 = 159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.22x = 564.65 × 159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.22x = 90,312.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,312.14/376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.05

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