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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.88, 564.07 and 170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.88, 564.07 and 170.47 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.88 : 564.07 = 170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.88/564.07 = 170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.88x = 564.07 × 170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.88x = 96,157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,157.01/375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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