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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.99, 567.20 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.99, 567.20 and 172.53 is: 258.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.99 : 567.20 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.99/567.20 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.99x = 567.20 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.99x = 97,858.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,858.15/377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.89

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