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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.54, 563.30 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.54, 563.30 and 101.66 is: 152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.54 : 563.30 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.54/563.30 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.54x = 563.30 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.54x = 57,265.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,265.08/375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.49

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