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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.25, 564.44 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.25, 564.44 and 159.82 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.25 : 564.44 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.25/564.44 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.25x = 564.44 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.25x = 90,206.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,206.59/376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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