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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 562.70 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 562.70 and 115.10 is: 172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 562.70 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/562.70 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 562.70 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 64,768.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,768.87/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.68

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