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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.05, 561.15 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.05, 561.15 and 114.03 is: 171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.05 : 561.15 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.05/561.15 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.05x = 561.15 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.05x = 63,987.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,987.36/374.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.07

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