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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.14, 562.66 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.14, 562.66 and 155.70 is: 233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.14 : 562.66 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.14/562.66 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.14x = 562.66 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.14x = 87,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,606.16/375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.53

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