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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.28, 564.72 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.28, 564.72 and 170.86 is: 256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.28 : 564.72 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.28/564.72 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.28x = 564.72 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.28x = 96,486.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,486.01/376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.42

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