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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.31, 840.27 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.31, 840.27 and 170.28 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.31 : 840.27 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.31/840.27 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.31x = 840.27 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.31x = 143,081.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,081.18/560.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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