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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.68, 563.06 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.68, 563.06 and 170.04 is: 254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.68 : 563.06 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.68/563.06 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.68x = 563.06 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.68x = 95,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,742.72/375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.85

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