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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.23, 564.19 and 170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.23, 564.19 and 170.41 is: 255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.23 : 564.19 = 170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.23/564.19 = 170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.23x = 564.19 × 170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.23x = 96,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,143.62/376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.54

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