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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.10, 561.24 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.10, 561.24 and 114.09 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.10 : 561.24 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.10/561.24 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.10x = 561.24 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.10x = 64,031.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,031.87/374.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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