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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.68, 561.56 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.68, 561.56 and 169.04 is: 253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.68 : 561.56 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.68/561.56 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.68x = 561.56 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.68x = 94,923.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,923.98/374.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.35

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