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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.27, 563.05 and 169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.27, 563.05 and 169.93 is: 254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.27 : 563.05 = 169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.27/563.05 = 169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.27x = 563.05 × 169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.27x = 95,679.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,679.09/375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.96

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