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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.87, 566.28 and 171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.87, 566.28 and 171.94 is: 257.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.87 : 566.28 = 171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.87/566.28 = 171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.87x = 566.28 × 171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.87x = 97,363.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,363.35/377.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.66

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