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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 565.02 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 565.02 and 171.20 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 565.02 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/565.02 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 565.02 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 96,731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,731.42/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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