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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.40, 564.64 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.40, 564.64 and 159.92 is: 239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.40 : 564.64 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.40/564.64 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.40x = 564.64 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.40x = 90,297.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,297.23/376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.90

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