Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374, 561 and 117.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 374, 561 and 117.50 is: 176.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374 : 561 = 117.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374/561 = 117.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374x = 561 × 117.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374x = 65,917.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,917.50/374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176.25
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