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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.48, 561.66 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.48, 561.66 and 100.59 is: 150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.48 : 561.66 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.48/561.66 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.48x = 561.66 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.48x = 56,497.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,497.38/374.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.87

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