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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 565.20 and 171.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 565.20 and 171.31 is: 257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 565.20 = 171.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/565.20 = 171.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 565.20 × 171.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 96,824.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,824.41/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.05

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