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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.53, 564.30 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.53, 564.30 and 159.99 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.53 : 564.30 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.53/564.30 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.53x = 564.30 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.53x = 90,282.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,282.36/376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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