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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.07, 564.19 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.07, 564.19 and 170.78 is: 256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.07 : 564.19 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.07/564.19 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.07x = 564.19 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.07x = 96,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,349.12/376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.20

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