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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.46, 565.73 and 171.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.46, 565.73 and 171.98 is: 257.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.46 : 565.73 = 171.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.46/565.73 = 171.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.46x = 565.73 × 171.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.46x = 97,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,291.85/377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.75

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