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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 564.06 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 564.06 and 159.57 is: 239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 564.06 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/564.06 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 564.06 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 90,007.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,007.65/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.48

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