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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.35, 566.16 and 171.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.35, 566.16 and 171.77 is: 257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.35 : 566.16 = 171.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.35/566.16 = 171.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.35x = 566.16 × 171.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.35x = 97,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,249.30/377.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.72

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