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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.90, 566.85 and 172.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.90, 566.85 and 172.42 is: 258.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.90 : 566.85 = 172.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.90/566.85 = 172.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.90x = 566.85 × 172.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.90x = 97,736.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,736.28/377.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.63

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