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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.25, 566.01 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.25, 566.01 and 171.66 is: 257.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.25 : 566.01 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.25/566.01 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.25x = 566.01 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.25x = 97,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,161.28/377.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.55

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