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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 563.29 and 170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 563.29 and 170.27 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 563.29 = 170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/563.29 = 170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 563.29 × 170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 95,910.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,910.26/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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