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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.07, 565.34 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.07, 565.34 and 171.54 is: 257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.07 : 565.34 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.07/565.34 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.07x = 565.34 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.07x = 96,974.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,974.74/377.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.18

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