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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.24, 561.37 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.24, 561.37 and 168.77 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.24 : 561.37 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.24/561.37 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.24x = 561.37 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.24x = 94,743.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,743.40/374.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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