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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.43, 564.24 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.43, 564.24 and 170.96 is: 256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.43 : 564.24 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.43/564.24 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.43x = 564.24 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.43x = 96,462.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,462.47/376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.26

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