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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.95, 565.52 and 171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.95, 565.52 and 171.58 is: 257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.95 : 565.52 = 171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.95/565.52 = 171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.95x = 565.52 × 171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.95x = 97,031.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,031.06/376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.41

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