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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.46, 566.04 and 171.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.46, 566.04 and 171.97 is: 257.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.46 : 566.04 = 171.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.46/566.04 = 171.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.46x = 566.04 × 171.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.46x = 97,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,343.35/377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.89

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