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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.06, 564.08 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.06, 564.08 and 170.58 is: 255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.06 : 564.08 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.06/564.08 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.06x = 564.08 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.06x = 96,220.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,220.77/376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.87

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