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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.66, 561.58 and 169.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.66, 561.58 and 169.01 is: 253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.66 : 561.58 = 169.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.66/561.58 = 169.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.66x = 561.58 × 169.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.66x = 94,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,912.64/374.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.33

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