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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.96, 564.08 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.96, 564.08 and 115.98 is: 174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.96 : 564.08 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.96/564.08 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.96x = 564.08 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.96x = 65,422.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,422.00/375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.01

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