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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.02, 563.73 and 170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.02, 563.73 and 170.47 is: 255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.02 : 563.73 = 170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.02/563.73 = 170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.02x = 563.73 × 170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.02x = 96,099.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,099.05/376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.57

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