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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.44, 561.74 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.44, 561.74 and 117.96 is: 176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.44 : 561.74 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.44/561.74 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.44x = 561.74 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.44x = 66,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,262.85/374.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.97

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