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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.04, 566.95 and 158.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.04, 566.95 and 158.67 is: 237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.04 : 566.95 = 158.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.04/566.95 = 158.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.04x = 566.95 × 158.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.04x = 89,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,957.96/378.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.96

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