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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.63, 565.03 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.63, 565.03 and 171.23 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.63 : 565.03 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.63/565.03 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.63x = 565.03 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.63x = 96,750.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,750.18/376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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