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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.63, 565.89 and 171.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.63, 565.89 and 171.69 is: 257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.63 : 565.89 = 171.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.63/565.89 = 171.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.63x = 565.89 × 171.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.63x = 97,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,157.65/377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.28

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