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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 563.84 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 563.84 and 170.58 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 563.84 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/563.84 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 563.84 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 96,179.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,179.83/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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