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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.04, 565.45 and 157.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.04, 565.45 and 157.67 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.04 : 565.45 = 157.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.04/565.45 = 157.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.04x = 565.45 × 157.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.04x = 89,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,154.50/377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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