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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.47, 561.89 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.47, 561.89 and 169.19 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.47 : 561.89 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.47/561.89 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.47x = 561.89 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.47x = 95,066.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,066.17/374.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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