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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.24, 564.30 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.24, 564.30 and 159.87 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.24 : 564.30 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.24/564.30 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.24x = 564.30 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.24x = 90,214.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,214.64/376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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