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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.56, 563.33 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.56, 563.33 and 170.08 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.56 : 563.33 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.56/563.33 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.56x = 563.33 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.56x = 95,811.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,811.17/375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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