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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.34, 565.88 and 157.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.34, 565.88 and 157.90 is: 236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.34 : 565.88 = 157.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.34/565.88 = 157.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.34x = 565.88 × 157.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.34x = 89,349.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,349.62/377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.79

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