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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.63, 562.98 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.63, 562.98 and 170.14 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.63 : 562.98 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.63/562.98 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.63x = 562.98 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.63x = 95,785.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,785.42/375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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