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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.46, 563.16 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.46, 563.16 and 101.55 is: 152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.46 : 563.16 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.46/563.16 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.46x = 563.16 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.46x = 57,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,188.90/375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.32

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