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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.75, 840.92 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.75, 840.92 and 170.66 is: 255.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.75 : 840.92 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.75/840.92 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.75x = 840.92 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.75x = 143,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,512.66/560.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.93

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