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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.88, 563.70 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.88, 563.70 and 159.32 is: 238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.88 : 563.70 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.88/563.70 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.88x = 563.70 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.88x = 89,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,808.68/375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.93

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