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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.56, 563.18 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.56, 563.18 and 170.07 is: 255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.56 : 563.18 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.56/563.18 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.56x = 563.18 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.56x = 95,779.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,779.17/375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.03

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