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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.85, 563.78 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.85, 563.78 and 115.84 is: 173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.85 : 563.78 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.85/563.78 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.85x = 563.78 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.85x = 65,307.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,307.16/375.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.76

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