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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.95, 566.65 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.95, 566.65 and 172.41 is: 258.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.95 : 566.65 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.95/566.65 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.95x = 566.65 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.95x = 97,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,695.26/377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.49

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