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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 566.53 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 566.53 and 172.11 is: 258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 566.53 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/566.53 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 566.53 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 97,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,505.48/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.26

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