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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.25, 562.98 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.25, 562.98 and 158.85 is: 238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.25 : 562.98 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.25/562.98 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.25x = 562.98 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.25x = 89,429.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,429.37/375.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.32

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