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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.49, 563.23 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.49, 563.23 and 101.58 is: 152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.49 : 563.23 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.49/563.23 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.49x = 563.23 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.49x = 57,212.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,212.90/375.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.37

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