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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.17, 561.37 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.17, 561.37 and 168.70 is: 253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.17 : 561.37 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.17/561.37 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.17x = 561.37 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.17x = 94,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,703.12/374.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.10

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