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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.72, 563.10 and 159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.72, 563.10 and 159.08 is: 238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.72 : 563.10 = 159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.72/563.10 = 159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.72x = 563.10 × 159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.72x = 89,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,577.95/375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.42

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