Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.50, 561.78 and 118
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 374.50, 561.78 and 118 is: 177.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374.50 : 561.78 = 118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374.50/561.78 = 118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374.50x = 561.78 × 118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374.50x = 66,290.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,290.04/374.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177.01
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