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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.19, 564.40 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.19, 564.40 and 170.93 is: 256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.19 : 564.40 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.19/564.40 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.19x = 564.40 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.19x = 96,471.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,471.34/376.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.44

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