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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.99, 566.67 and 172.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.99, 566.67 and 172.51 is: 258.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.99 : 566.67 = 172.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.99/566.67 = 172.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.99x = 566.67 × 172.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.99x = 97,756.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,756.24/377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.62

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