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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.22, 561.64 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.22, 561.64 and 168.94 is: 253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.22 : 561.64 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.22/561.64 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.22x = 561.64 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.22x = 94,883.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,883.46/374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.55

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