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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.00, 563.49 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.00, 563.49 and 170.31 is: 255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.00 : 563.49 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.00/563.49 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.00x = 563.49 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.00x = 95,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,967.98/376.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.24

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