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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.88, 564.86 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.88, 564.86 and 171.39 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 564.86 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/564.86 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 564.86 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 96,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,810.50/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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