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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.36, 561.59 and 100.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.36, 561.59 and 100.46 is: 150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.36 : 561.59 = 100.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.36/561.59 = 100.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.36x = 561.59 × 100.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.36x = 56,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,414.02/374.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.70

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