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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.43, 561.72 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.43, 561.72 and 114.45 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.43 : 561.72 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.43/561.72 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.43x = 561.72 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.43x = 64,288.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,288.85/374.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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