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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.67, 565.09 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.67, 565.09 and 157.41 is: 236.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.67 : 565.09 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.67/565.09 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.67x = 565.09 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.67x = 88,950.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,950.42/376.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.15

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