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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.45, 561.61 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.45, 561.61 and 100.55 is: 150.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.45 : 561.61 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.45/561.61 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.45x = 561.61 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.45x = 56,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,466.57/374.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.80

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