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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 565.88 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 565.88 and 158.31 is: 237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 565.88 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/565.88 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 565.88 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 89,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,584.86/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.30

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