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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 565.56 and 171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 565.56 and 171.78 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 565.56 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/565.56 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 565.56 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 97,151.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,151.90/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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