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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.93, 564.93 and 171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.93, 564.93 and 171.29 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.93 : 564.93 = 171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.93/564.93 = 171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.93x = 564.93 × 171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.93x = 96,768.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,768.27/376.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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