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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.37, 565.52 and 171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.37, 565.52 and 171.43 is: 256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.37 : 565.52 = 171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.37/565.52 = 171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.37x = 565.52 × 171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.37x = 96,947.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,947.09/377.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.90

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