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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.45, 563.27 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.45, 563.27 and 159.27 is: 238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.45 : 563.27 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.45/563.27 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.45x = 563.27 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.45x = 89,711.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,711.22/375.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.94

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