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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 563.79 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 563.79 and 170.88 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 563.79 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/563.79 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 563.79 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 96,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,340.44/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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