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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.82, 566.46 and 172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.82, 566.46 and 172.28 is: 258.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.82 : 566.46 = 172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.82/566.46 = 172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.82x = 566.46 × 172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.82x = 97,591.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,591.14/377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.30

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