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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.45, 561.74 and 114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.45, 561.74 and 114.47 is: 171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.45 : 561.74 = 114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.45/561.74 = 114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.45x = 561.74 × 114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.45x = 64,299.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,299.00/374.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.72

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