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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.59, 563.34 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.59, 563.34 and 101.70 is: 152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.59 : 563.34 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.59/563.34 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.59x = 563.34 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.59x = 57,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,291.17/375.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.54

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