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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 566.07 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 566.07 and 158.10 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 566.07 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/566.07 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 566.07 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 89,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,495.67/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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