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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.07, 563.49 and 170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.07, 563.49 and 170.33 is: 255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.07 : 563.49 = 170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.07/563.49 = 170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.07x = 563.49 × 170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.07x = 95,976.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,976.43/376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.21

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