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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 562.80 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 562.80 and 169.74 is: 254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 562.80 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/562.80 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 562.80 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 95,529.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,529.67/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.42

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