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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.15, 565.90 and 171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.15, 565.90 and 171.61 is: 257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.15 : 565.90 = 171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.15/565.90 = 171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.15x = 565.90 × 171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.15x = 97,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,112.26/377.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.49

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