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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 563.21 and 169.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 563.21 and 169.99 is: 254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 563.21 = 169.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/563.21 = 169.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 563.21 × 169.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 95,740.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,740.07/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.98

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