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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 567.14 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 567.14 and 172.71 is: 259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 567.14 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/567.14 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 567.14 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 97,949.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,949.89/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.13

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