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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.50, 561.79 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.50, 561.79 and 100.59 is: 150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.50 : 561.79 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.50/561.79 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.50x = 561.79 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.50x = 56,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,510.46/374.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.90

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