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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.78, 565.23 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.78, 565.23 and 171.35 is: 257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.78 : 565.23 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.78/565.23 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.78x = 565.23 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.78x = 96,849.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,849.33/376.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.05

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