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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.63, 562.05 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.63, 562.05 and 169.11 is: 253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 562.05 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/562.05 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 562.05 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 95,048.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,048.28/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.72

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