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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.50, 563.48 and 159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.50, 563.48 and 159.08 is: 238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.50 : 563.48 = 159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.50/563.48 = 159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.50x = 563.48 × 159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.50x = 89,639.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,639.45/375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.72

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