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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.48, 564.38 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.48, 564.38 and 159.94 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.48 : 564.38 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.48/564.38 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.48x = 564.38 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.48x = 90,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,266.94/376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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