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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.80, 566.87 and 158.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.80, 566.87 and 158.59 is: 237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.80 : 566.87 = 158.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.80/566.87 = 158.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.80x = 566.87 × 158.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.80x = 89,899.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,899.91/377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.96

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