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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.44, 561.60 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.44, 561.60 and 100.55 is: 150.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.44 : 561.60 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.44/561.60 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.44x = 561.60 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.44x = 56,468.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,468.88/374.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.81

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