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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.46, 564.74 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.46, 564.74 and 170.92 is: 256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.46 : 564.74 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.46/564.74 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.46x = 564.74 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.46x = 96,525.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,525.85/376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.40

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