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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.50, 566.20 and 158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.50, 566.20 and 158.17 is: 237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.50 : 566.20 = 158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.50/566.20 = 158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.50x = 566.20 × 158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.50x = 89,555.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,555.85/377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.23

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