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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.32, 562.92 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.32, 562.92 and 115.26 is: 172.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.32 : 562.92 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.32/562.92 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.32x = 562.92 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.32x = 64,882.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,882.16/375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.87

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