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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.82, 563.51 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.82, 563.51 and 115.75 is: 173.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.82 : 563.51 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.82/563.51 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.82x = 563.51 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.82x = 65,226.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,226.28/375.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.56

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