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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 564.45 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 564.45 and 159.82 is: 239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 564.45 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/564.45 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 564.45 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 90,210.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,210.40/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.68

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