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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.33, 562.78 and 169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.33, 562.78 and 169.95 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.33 : 562.78 = 169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.33/562.78 = 169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.33x = 562.78 × 169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.33x = 95,644.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,644.46/375.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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