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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.74, 562.19 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.74, 562.19 and 114.74 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.74 : 562.19 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.74/562.19 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.74x = 562.19 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.74x = 64,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,505.68/374.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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