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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.19, 560.98 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.19, 560.98 and 168.81 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.19 : 560.98 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.19/560.98 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.19x = 560.98 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.19x = 94,699.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,699.03/374.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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