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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.33, 566.97 and 158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.33, 566.97 and 158.75 is: 237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.33 : 566.97 = 158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.33/566.97 = 158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.33x = 566.97 × 158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.33x = 90,003.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,003.65/378.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.90

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