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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.95, 561.82 and 169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.95, 561.82 and 169.21 is: 253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.95 : 561.82 = 169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.95/561.82 = 169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.95x = 561.82 × 169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.95x = 95,065.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,065.56/374.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.54

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