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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.46, 563.17 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.46, 563.17 and 101.57 is: 152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.46 : 563.17 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.46/563.17 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.46x = 563.17 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.46x = 57,201.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,201.18/375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.35

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