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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.71, 563.55 and 115.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.71, 563.55 and 115.77 is: 173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.71 : 563.55 = 115.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.71/563.55 = 115.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.71x = 563.55 × 115.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.71x = 65,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,242.18/375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.65

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