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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.57, 564.81 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.57, 564.81 and 159.99 is: 239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.57 : 564.81 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.57/564.81 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.57x = 564.81 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.57x = 90,363.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,363.95/376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.97

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