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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.73, 564.99 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.73, 564.99 and 157.52 is: 236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.73 : 564.99 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.73/564.99 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.73x = 564.99 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.73x = 88,997.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,997.22/376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.24

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