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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.88, 565.72 and 171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.88, 565.72 and 171.61 is: 257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 565.72 = 171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/565.72 = 171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 565.72 × 171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 97,081.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,081.37/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.60

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