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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.17, 840.30 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.17, 840.30 and 170.18 is: 255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.17 : 840.30 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.17/840.30 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.17x = 840.30 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.17x = 143,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,002.25/560.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.28

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