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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 561.14 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.04, 561.14 and 154.74 is: 232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.04 : 561.14 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.04/561.14 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.04x = 561.14 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.04x = 86,830.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,830.80/374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.14

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