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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.11, 565.64 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.11, 565.64 and 157.64 is: 236.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.11 : 565.64 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.11/565.64 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.11x = 565.64 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.11x = 89,167.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,167.49/377.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.45

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