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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.51, 561.74 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.51, 561.74 and 114.53 is: 171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.51 : 561.74 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.51/561.74 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.51x = 561.74 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.51x = 64,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,332.70/374.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.78

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