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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 564.30 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 564.30 and 159.84 is: 239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 564.30 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/564.30 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 564.30 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 90,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,197.71/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.65

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