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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.65, 564.73 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.65, 564.73 and 170.93 is: 256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.65 : 564.73 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.65/564.73 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.65x = 564.73 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.65x = 96,530.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,530.28/376.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.29

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