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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.49, 566.02 and 171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.49, 566.02 and 171.93 is: 257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.49 : 566.02 = 171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.49/566.02 = 171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.49x = 566.02 × 171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.49x = 97,315.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,315.82/377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.80

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