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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.90, 567 and 158.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.90, 567 and 158.57 is: 237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.90 : 567 = 158.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.90/567 = 158.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.90x = 567 × 158.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.90x = 89,910.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,910.61/377.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.92

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