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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 564.54 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 564.54 and 171.38 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 564.54 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/564.54 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 564.54 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 96,750.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,750.87/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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