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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.52, 564.71 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.52, 564.71 and 170.98 is: 256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.52 : 564.71 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.52/564.71 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.52x = 564.71 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.52x = 96,551.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,551.85/376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.44

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