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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.72, 564.40 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.72, 564.40 and 159.92 is: 239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.72 : 564.40 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.72/564.40 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.72x = 564.40 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.72x = 90,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,258.85/376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.59

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