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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.96, 565.04 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.96, 565.04 and 171.36 is: 256.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.96 : 565.04 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.96/565.04 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.96x = 565.04 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.96x = 96,825.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,825.25/376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.86

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