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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.75, 563.67 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.75, 563.67 and 159.21 is: 238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.75 : 563.67 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.75/563.67 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.75x = 563.67 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.75x = 89,741.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,741.90/375.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.83

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