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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.10, 561.16 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.10, 561.16 and 154.69 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.10 : 561.16 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.10/561.16 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.10x = 561.16 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.10x = 86,806.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,806.92/374.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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