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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.30, 564.30 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.30, 564.30 and 156.78 is: 235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.30 : 564.30 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.30/564.30 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.30x = 564.30 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.30x = 88,468.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,468.13/376.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.10

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