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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.37, 561.48 and 154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.37, 561.48 and 154.95 is: 232.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.37 : 561.48 = 154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.37/561.48 = 154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.37x = 561.48 × 154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.37x = 87,001.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,001.33/374.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.39

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