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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.84, 562.21 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.84, 562.21 and 114.86 is: 172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.84 : 562.21 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.84/562.21 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.84x = 562.21 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.84x = 64,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,575.44/374.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.27

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