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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.11, 562.50 and 169.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.11, 562.50 and 169.67 is: 254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.11 : 562.50 = 169.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.11/562.50 = 169.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.11x = 562.50 × 169.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.11x = 95,439.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,439.38/375.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.43

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