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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.99, 565.17 and 171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.99, 565.17 and 171.51 is: 257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.99 : 565.17 = 171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.99/565.17 = 171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.99x = 565.17 × 171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.99x = 96,929.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,929.54/376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.12

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