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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.70, 563.48 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.70, 563.48 and 115.64 is: 173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.70 : 563.48 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.70/563.48 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.70x = 563.48 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.70x = 65,160.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,160.83/375.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.44

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