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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.99, 566.73 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.99, 566.73 and 158.76 is: 238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.99 : 566.73 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.99/566.73 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.99x = 566.73 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.99x = 89,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,974.05/377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.03

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