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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 564.93 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 564.93 and 157.11 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 564.93 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/564.93 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 564.93 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 88,756.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,756.74/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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