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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.63, 561.79 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.63, 561.79 and 169.34 is: 253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 561.79 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/561.79 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 561.79 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 95,133.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,133.13/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.94

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