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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.69, 566.52 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.69, 566.52 and 172.02 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.69 : 566.52 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.69/566.52 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.69x = 566.52 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.69x = 97,452.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,452.77/377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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