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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.56, 566.28 and 172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.56, 566.28 and 172.12 is: 258.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.56 : 566.28 = 172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.56/566.28 = 172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.56x = 566.28 × 172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.56x = 97,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,468.11/377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.15

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