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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.37, 562.52 and 169.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.37, 562.52 and 169.43 is: 253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.37 : 562.52 = 169.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.37/562.52 = 169.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.37x = 562.52 × 169.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.37x = 95,307.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,307.76/375.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.90

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