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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.24, 565.91 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.24, 565.91 and 171.86 is: 257.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.24 : 565.91 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.24/565.91 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.24x = 565.91 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.24x = 97,257.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,257.72/377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.81

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