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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.97, 565.38 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.97, 565.38 and 171.54 is: 257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.97 : 565.38 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.97/565.38 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.97x = 565.38 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.97x = 96,985.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,985.29/376.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.28

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