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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.00, 562.14 and 169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.00, 562.14 and 169.46 is: 254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.00 : 562.14 = 169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.00/562.14 = 169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.00x = 562.14 × 169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.00x = 95,259.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,259.54/375.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.03

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