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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 565.08 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 565.08 and 171.15 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 565.08 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/565.08 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 565.08 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 96,710.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,710.68/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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