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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 566.58 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 566.58 and 158.40 is: 237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 566.58 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/566.58 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 566.58 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 89,746.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,746.27/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.68

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