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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 564.62 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 564.62 and 159.90 is: 239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 564.62 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/564.62 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 564.62 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 90,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,282.74/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.87

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