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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 565.44 and 171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 565.44 and 171.62 is: 257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 565.44 = 171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/565.44 = 171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 565.44 × 171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 97,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,040.81/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.21

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