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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.89, 563.64 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.89, 563.64 and 170.31 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.89 : 563.64 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.89/563.64 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.89x = 563.64 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.89x = 95,993.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,993.53/375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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