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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.67, 565.03 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.67, 565.03 and 171.26 is: 256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.67 : 565.03 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.67/565.03 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.67x = 565.03 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.67x = 96,764.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,764.21/376.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.89

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