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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.34, 840.55 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.34, 840.55 and 170.37 is: 255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.34 : 840.55 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.34/840.55 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.34x = 840.55 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.34x = 143,207.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,207.98/560.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.57

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