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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.92, 562.20 and 169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.92, 562.20 and 169.54 is: 254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.92 : 562.20 = 169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.92/562.20 = 169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.92x = 562.20 × 169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.92x = 95,315.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,315.39/374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.23

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