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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.19, 565.34 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.19, 565.34 and 171.59 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.19 : 565.34 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.19/565.34 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.19x = 565.34 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.19x = 97,003.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,003.01/377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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