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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.61, 564.66 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.61, 564.66 and 171.27 is: 256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.61 : 564.66 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.61/564.66 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.61x = 564.66 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.61x = 96,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,709.32/376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.79

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