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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.12, 565.38 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.12, 565.38 and 171.60 is: 257.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.12 : 565.38 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.12/565.38 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.12x = 565.38 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.12x = 97,019.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,019.21/377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.26

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