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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.03, 562.02 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.03, 562.02 and 169.56 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.03 : 562.02 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.03/562.02 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.03x = 562.02 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.03x = 95,296.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,296.11/375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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