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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.79, 563.61 and 108.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.79, 563.61 and 108.57 is: 162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.79 : 563.61 = 108.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.79/563.61 = 108.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.79x = 563.61 × 108.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.79x = 61,188.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,188.29/375.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.83

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