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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.10, 564.32 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.10, 564.32 and 170.61 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.10 : 564.32 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.10/564.32 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.10x = 564.32 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.10x = 96,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,278.64/376.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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