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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 565.97 and 172.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 565.97 and 172.17 is: 258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 565.97 = 172.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/565.97 = 172.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 565.97 × 172.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 97,442.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,442.19/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.03

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