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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.12, 561.17 and 100.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.12, 561.17 and 100.21 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.12 : 561.17 = 100.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.12/561.17 = 100.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.12x = 561.17 × 100.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.12x = 56,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,234.97/374.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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