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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 564.10 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 564.10 and 170.53 is: 255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 564.10 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/564.10 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 564.10 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 96,194.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,194.14/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.70

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