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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.81, 563.72 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.81, 563.72 and 159.39 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.81 : 563.72 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.81/563.72 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.81x = 563.72 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.81x = 89,851.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,851.73/375.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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