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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.08, 561.30 and 168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.08, 561.30 and 168.79 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.08 : 561.30 = 168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.08/561.30 = 168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.08x = 561.30 × 168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.08x = 94,741.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,741.83/374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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