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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.90, 563.58 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.90, 563.58 and 159.36 is: 238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.90 : 563.58 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.90/563.58 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.90x = 563.58 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.90x = 89,812.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,812.11/375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.93

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