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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.47, 561.63 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.47, 561.63 and 169.04 is: 253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.47 : 561.63 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.47/561.63 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.47x = 561.63 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.47x = 94,937.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,937.94/374.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.53

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