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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.25, 564.37 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.25, 564.37 and 170.82 is: 256.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.25 : 564.37 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.25/564.37 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.25x = 564.37 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.25x = 96,403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,403.29/376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.22

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