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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.21, 563.09 and 169.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.21, 563.09 and 169.81 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.21 : 563.09 = 169.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.21/563.09 = 169.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.21x = 563.09 × 169.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.21x = 95,616.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,616.06/375.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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