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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 562.81 and 169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 562.81 and 169.63 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 562.81 = 169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/562.81 = 169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 562.81 × 169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 95,469.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,469.00/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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