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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.20, 565.96 and 171.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.20, 565.96 and 171.79 is: 257.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.20 : 565.96 = 171.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.20/565.96 = 171.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.20x = 565.96 × 171.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.20x = 97,223.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,223.01/377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.75

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