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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.58, 564.66 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.58, 564.66 and 157.04 is: 235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.58 : 564.66 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.58/564.66 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.58x = 564.66 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.58x = 88,674.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,674.21/376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.47

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