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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.97, 566.80 and 172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.97, 566.80 and 172.49 is: 258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.97 : 566.80 = 172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.97/566.80 = 172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.97x = 566.80 × 172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.97x = 97,764.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,764.71/377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.66

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