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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.59, 564.67 and 157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.59, 564.67 and 157.03 is: 235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.59 : 564.67 = 157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.59/564.67 = 157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.59x = 564.67 × 157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.59x = 88,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,669.34/376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.45

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