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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.78, 562.20 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.78, 562.20 and 114.80 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.78 : 562.20 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.78/562.20 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.78x = 562.20 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.78x = 64,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,540.56/374.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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