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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.57, 564.35 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.57, 564.35 and 171 is: 256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.57 : 564.35 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.57/564.35 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.57x = 564.35 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.57x = 96,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,504.28/376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.27

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