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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 560.75 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.04, 560.75 and 168.54 is: 252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.04 : 560.75 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.04/560.75 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.04x = 560.75 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.04x = 94,508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,508.81/374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.67

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