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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.66, 563.22 and 170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.66, 563.22 and 170.33 is: 255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.66 : 563.22 = 170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.66/563.22 = 170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.66x = 563.22 × 170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.66x = 95,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,930.45/375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.37

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