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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.80, 566.82 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.80, 566.82 and 169.59 is: 254.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.80 : 566.82 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.80/566.82 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.80x = 566.82 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.80x = 96,127.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,127.00/377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.44

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