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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.23, 562.70 and 169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.23, 562.70 and 169.41 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.23 : 562.70 = 169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.23/562.70 = 169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.23x = 562.70 × 169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.23x = 95,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,326.16/375.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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