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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.82, 561.04 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.82, 561.04 and 154.56 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.82 : 561.04 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.82/561.04 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.82x = 561.04 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.82x = 86,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,714.34/373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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