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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.75, 563.49 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.75, 563.49 and 170.42 is: 255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.75 : 563.49 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.75/563.49 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.75x = 563.49 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.75x = 96,027.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,027.15/375.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.56

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