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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.17, 563.81 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.17, 563.81 and 170.54 is: 255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.17 : 563.81 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.17/563.81 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.17x = 563.81 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.17x = 96,148.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,148.49/376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.60

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