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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.55, 563.16 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.55, 563.16 and 170.11 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.55 : 563.16 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.55/563.16 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.55x = 563.16 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.55x = 95,796.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,796.89/375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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