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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.73, 563.58 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.73, 563.58 and 115.75 is: 173.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.73 : 563.58 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.73/563.58 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.73x = 563.58 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.73x = 65,234.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,234.39/375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.62

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