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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.77, 563.55 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.77, 563.55 and 159.20 is: 238.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.77 : 563.55 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.77/563.55 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.77x = 563.55 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.77x = 89,717.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,717.16/375.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.76

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