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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.06, 562.09 and 169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.06, 562.09 and 169.41 is: 253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.06 : 562.09 = 169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.06/562.09 = 169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.06x = 562.09 × 169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.06x = 95,223.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,223.67/375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.89

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