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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 561.24 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.04, 561.24 and 168.72 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.04 : 561.24 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.04/561.24 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.04x = 561.24 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.04x = 94,692.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,692.41/374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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