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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374, 561.17 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374, 561.17 and 168.62 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 561.17 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/561.17 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 561.17 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 94,624.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,624.49/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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