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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.95, 565.54 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.95, 565.54 and 171.35 is: 257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.95 : 565.54 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.95/565.54 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.95x = 565.54 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.95x = 96,906.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,906.70/376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.08

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