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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.09, 565.41 and 157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.09, 565.41 and 157.53 is: 236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.09 : 565.41 = 157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.09/565.41 = 157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.09x = 565.41 × 157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.09x = 89,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,069.04/377.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.20

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