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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.25, 564.48 and 159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.25, 564.48 and 159.85 is: 239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.25 : 564.48 = 159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.25/564.48 = 159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.25x = 564.48 × 159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.25x = 90,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,232.13/376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.82

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