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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.21, 565.88 and 171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.21, 565.88 and 171.74 is: 257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.21 : 565.88 = 171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.21/565.88 = 171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.21x = 565.88 × 171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.21x = 97,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,180.54/377.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.63

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