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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.33, 566.16 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.33, 566.16 and 171.95 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.33 : 566.16 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.33/566.16 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.33x = 566.16 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.33x = 97,352.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,352.63/377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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