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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.76, 565.21 and 171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.76, 565.21 and 171.29 is: 256.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.76 : 565.21 = 171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.76/565.21 = 171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.76x = 565.21 × 171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.76x = 96,814.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,814.82/376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.97

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