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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.69, 561.93 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.69, 561.93 and 155.25 is: 232.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.69 : 561.93 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.69/561.93 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.69x = 561.93 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.69x = 87,239.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,239.63/374.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.83

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