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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.92, 565.74 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.92, 565.74 and 171.54 is: 257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.92 : 565.74 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.92/565.74 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.92x = 565.74 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.92x = 97,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,047.04/376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.47

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