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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 564.31 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 564.31 and 170.63 is: 256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 564.31 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/564.31 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 564.31 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 96,288.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,288.22/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.03

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