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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.45, 565.90 and 171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.45, 565.90 and 171.91 is: 257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.45 : 565.90 = 171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.45/565.90 = 171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.45x = 565.90 × 171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.45x = 97,282.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,282.02/377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.74

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