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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.44, 561.68 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.44, 561.68 and 100.56 is: 150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.44 : 561.68 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.44/561.68 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.44x = 561.68 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.44x = 56,482.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,482.54/374.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.85

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