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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.37, 564.54 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.37, 564.54 and 170.80 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.37 : 564.54 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.37/564.54 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.37x = 564.54 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.37x = 96,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,422.02/376.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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