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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.31, 561.26 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.31, 561.26 and 114.23 is: 171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.31 : 561.26 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.31/561.26 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.31x = 561.26 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.31x = 64,112.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,112.73/374.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.28

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