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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.37, 565.53 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.37, 565.53 and 171.44 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.37 : 565.53 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.37/565.53 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.37x = 565.53 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.37x = 96,951.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,951.64/377.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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