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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.25, 565.52 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.25, 565.52 and 171.96 is: 257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.25 : 565.52 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.25/565.52 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.25x = 565.52 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.25x = 97,245.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,245.96/377.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.78

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