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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.50, 563.36 and 159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.50, 563.36 and 159.10 is: 238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.50 : 563.36 = 159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.50/563.36 = 159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.50x = 563.36 × 159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.50x = 89,630.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,630.58/375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.70

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