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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.85, 565.39 and 171.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.85, 565.39 and 171.37 is: 257.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.85 : 565.39 = 171.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.85/565.39 = 171.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.85x = 565.39 × 171.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.85x = 96,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,890.88/376.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.11

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