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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.30, 564.15 and 159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.30, 564.15 and 159.70 is: 239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.30 : 564.15 = 159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.30/564.15 = 159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.30x = 564.15 × 159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.30x = 90,094.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,094.76/376.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.42

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