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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.09, 565.17 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.09, 565.17 and 171.60 is: 257.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.09 : 565.17 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.09/565.17 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.09x = 565.17 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.09x = 96,983.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,983.17/377.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.19

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