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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.07, 563.67 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.07, 563.67 and 170.51 is: 255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.07 : 563.67 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.07/563.67 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.07x = 563.67 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.07x = 96,108.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,108.55/376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.56

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