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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.27, 564.41 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.27, 564.41 and 159.84 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.27 : 564.41 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.27/564.41 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.27x = 564.41 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.27x = 90,217.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,217.21/376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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