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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.46, 561.72 and 100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.46, 561.72 and 100.54 is: 150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.46 : 561.72 = 100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.46/561.72 = 100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.46x = 561.72 × 100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.46x = 56,475.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,475.33/374.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.82

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