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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.57, 563.40 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.57, 563.40 and 159.09 is: 238.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.57 : 563.40 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.57/563.40 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.57x = 563.40 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.57x = 89,631.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,631.31/375.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.65

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