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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.72, 565.18 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.72, 565.18 and 171.35 is: 257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.72 : 565.18 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.72/565.18 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.72x = 565.18 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.72x = 96,843.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,843.59/376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.07

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