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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.48, 564.75 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.48, 564.75 and 171.16 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.48 : 564.75 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.48/564.75 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.48x = 564.75 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.48x = 96,662.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,662.61/376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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