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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.43, 563.15 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.43, 563.15 and 115.44 is: 173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.43 : 563.15 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.43/563.15 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.43x = 563.15 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.43x = 65,010.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,010.04/375.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.16

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