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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.58, 563.56 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.58, 563.56 and 170.30 is: 255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.58 : 563.56 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.58/563.56 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.58x = 563.56 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.58x = 95,974.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,974.27/375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.54

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