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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.46, 561.23 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.46, 561.23 and 168.98 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.46 : 561.23 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.46/561.23 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.46x = 561.23 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.46x = 94,834.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,834.26/374.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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