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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.29, 561.45 and 114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.29, 561.45 and 114.29 is: 171.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.29 : 561.45 = 114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.29/561.45 = 114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.29x = 561.45 × 114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.29x = 64,168.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,168.12/374.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.44

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