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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.62, 564.98 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.62, 564.98 and 171.24 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.62 : 564.98 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.62/564.98 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.62x = 564.98 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.62x = 96,747.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,747.18/376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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