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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.37, 561.55 and 100.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.37, 561.55 and 100.45 is: 150.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.37 : 561.55 = 100.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.37/561.55 = 100.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.37x = 561.55 × 100.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.37x = 56,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,407.70/374.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.67

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