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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.20, 565.89 and 171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.20, 565.89 and 171.83 is: 257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.20 : 565.89 = 171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.20/565.89 = 171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.20x = 565.89 × 171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.20x = 97,236.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,236.02/377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.78

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