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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.74, 563.56 and 159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.74, 563.56 and 159.37 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.74 : 563.56 = 159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.74/563.56 = 159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.74x = 563.56 × 159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.74x = 89,810.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,810.94/375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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